Long-distance relationships dont work because couples see them as regular relationships. When you are away from your romantic partner, its hard to maintain an emotional and physical connection for a long time. Poor communication leads to misunderstandings, fights and arguments.

What psychology says about long-distance?

It can lead to other psychological symptoms like stress, anxiety, depression etc. Insecurity and jealousy drive the fears like Fear Of Missing Out(FOMO), cheating, not being able to see or talk to them on a regular basis, the partner not having time and asking for space, future stability etc.

What is Microcheating?

Micro-cheating is the act of cultivating, in small ways, inappropriate intimate connections outside your relationship, according to couples therapist Alicia Muñoz, LPC.

What is considered Microcheating?

As a general rule, micro-cheating is anything thats more emotionally, physically, or sexually charged than whats considered kosher in your relationship. “Its a slippery slope,” she says. “Its anything that could lead to full-blown cheating in the future.”